FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V445000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-21 2017-07-14 2017-07-17

Production Dates: 2017-02-14 - 2017-03-09

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10C-07142017-0480

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The incorrect Check Digit will hinder the registration of the vehicle, which can lead to improper licensing and the failure to properly account for the vehicle in the event of a safety recall.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-07142017-0480.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.